: The film stars Táňa Pauhofová , who transitioned from her usual "princess" roles to play a queen, and Karel Dobrý , who portrays a theatrical villain.
: Production utilized the Škocjan Caves ( Škocjanske jame ) to bring the "Enchanted Cave" to life. Zakliata jaskyЕ€a
(known internationally as The Enchanted Cave ) is a 2022 Slovak-Czech-Hungarian fantasy film directed by Mariana Čengel Solčanská . It offers a dark, atmospheric take on the traditional fairy tale, blending classic folklore elements with modern cinematic production. The Story: Salt, Rubies, and a Curse : The film stars Táňa Pauhofová , who
Director Mariana Čengel Solčanská, known for the political thriller Sviňa , drew inspiration from classic Slovak tales like Soľ nad Zlato ( Salt Over Gold ) and Kráľ Drozdia Brada ( King Thrushbeard ). It offers a dark, atmospheric take on the
The movie is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery, filmed across several notable locations in Slovakia and Slovenia:
: The plot follows Ada, the brave daughter of a salt miner, who must venture into the forest to break the curse and save her family and the kingdom.
: The director frequently uses Orava Castle and other historic sites in the Prešov and Košice regions for her fairy tales. Slovak fairy tale gets Ukrainian dubbing for cinemas